Snorkel: At the West Bay beach you can easily swim to the coral reef. Your hotel may have loaners. But if you aren’t a diver, snorkeling is a must-do activity. It may be easier to bring your own.

Central America is a wondrous region that boasts dense rainforests, active volcanoes, massive lakes, idyllic islands, and charming colonial towns. Penned in by the Pacific on its western edge and ...